Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation
Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Shelfanger Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureTo provide premises and recreational facilities for the parishoners of Shelfanger village and the neighbourhood.The Village Hall trustees are committed to ensuring all members, likely members,volunteers and members of the public are treated favourably on the grounds of gender,marital status, race, religion, age, ethnic origin or sexual orientation.
Gravenhurst Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureGravenhurst Reading Room is run by a committee for the village charity, the activities are mainly control of the hireing and maintenance of the reading room , to provide the village with use for internal recreation within the hall.
Great Finborough Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for use by the inhabitants of Great Finborough without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for: (a) meetings, lectures and classes, and (b) other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Village Hall, Crowmarsh Gifford
Facilities, LeisureThe building is used as a Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Crowmarsh Gifford without distinction of political, religious, or other opinions including use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisuretime occupation with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants as per the declaration of trust.
Staple Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvide facilities for recreational,educational and social activities in the community of Staple and surrounding villages. Village Hall available for hire as venue for private functions;some catering facilities and equipment included.
Grays Public Purposes And Recreational Charity
Charitable activities, LeisureThe Charity provides grants to individuals and organisations in need of financial assistance which are located in Thurrock, Essex.
Coveney Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureCoveney Village Hall is one of the very few amenities in Coveney and provides social and recreation facilities to all parishioners.
Hevingham Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the area for their benefit and for forms of recreational use.
Ruardean Hill Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureSport, leisure, recreation, community events.
Brighton Hill Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Brighton Hill and the neighbourhood by associating with the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effect to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said.
Stondon Massey Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe Village Hall is maintained for use by local groups, clubs and individual hirers, which currently include,three darts groups, three art groups, pilates, dance, two Church groups, yoga, over 60s keep fit, parish council meetings and casual lettings for various purposes. Fund raising events are also held eg Bingo, Quiz Nights, and entertainment by local singer.
Darley Playing Fields Association
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe provision of a playing field, including a football pitch, children's playgound and sports pavilion for the village of Darley in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire.
The Goathurst Village Hall Charity
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of the village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the village. Various forms or recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions for the inhabitants of the village.
Worrall Hill Recreation Ground Scheme
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureHalloween Disco, Easter Egg draw, Discos, fundraising,hire of premises, Donation from football clubs
Wylye Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureManagement of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Wylye and the neighbourhood, and in particular for the use of meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Town Estate Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, LeisureThe Town Estate Educational Foundation is a trust that gives grants to residents of the village of Hempnall which support educational, training, sport and recreational activities. Grants are given to individuals and organisations including the village primary school.
Emsworth Primary School Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureCake sales, entertainment for the school children, family discos, family quiz evenings, fairs.
Leyton Sports Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureRecreation ground for the enjoyment and recreation of Youth of East London.Activities include: Boxing Gym (specialist only)CricketFootballMulti Gym/ Weights RoomPavilion Long RoomSchool sports daySports Hall0001
Aythorpe Roding Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureMeetings lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving conditions of life
North Cave Playing Field
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo provde sport and recreation, including a childrens play area, for the residents of North Cave and the surrounding villages.
The Taplow And Hitcham Recreation Grounds Association Limited
Facilities, LeisureThe charity owns and maintains a recreation ground in Taplow which is used by local people for recreational purposes. The charity also owns a sports ground leased to a local sports club adjacent to the recreation ground.
Boughton Monchelsea Village Hall And Recreation Ground Repair Fund
Facilities, LeisureTo assist in the repair and maintenence of the Boughton Monchelsea Recreation Ground by providing interest income from Investments.
Lelant Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvide a facility for Social and recreational activities for Lelant Villagers
Cardiff Mencap Society
Beneficiary group, LeisureSocial, recreational and sporting activities
Village Hall (chilthorne Domer)
Facilities, LeisureThe Charity's aim is to provide a centre for social and recreational activities for the inhabitants of Chilthorne Domer and those who live in the immediate vicinity regardless of race, sex, age, colour, sexual orientation or physical or mental disability.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many recreation leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 4,072 registered recreation leisure charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the recreation leisure charities by income?
Royal Mencap Society is the largest by latest reported annual income (£244.4m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of recreation leisure charities?
Recreation leisure charities reported a combined annual income of £2.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for recreation leisure charities?
Across all recreation leisure charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 81.8%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of recreation leisure charities?
Recreation leisure charities have an average annual income of £272k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.